Dex vs Avan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"living water, strength"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

English Indian American

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Dex Rank #3,878

Avan Rank #3,859

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Avan more popular?

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Avan mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Avan means "living water, strength" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Dex and Avan boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Avan is primarily a boy name.